Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of
his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans
three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
Director: Jorge R. Gutiérrez (as Jorge R. Gutierrez)
Writers: Jorge R. Gutiérrez (as Jorge R. Gutierrez) , Douglas Langdale (as Doug Langdale)
Stars: Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum | See full cast and crew »
Storyline
From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, THE BOOK OF LIFE encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future.User Reviews
24 October 2014 Film of
Choice at The Plaza Dorchester This Morning - The Book of Life. An
unusual animation from the stable of Jorge R Gutierrez. Joaquin, Maria
and Manolo are best friends who are torn apart when Maria is sent to
Europe to calm her wild ways. The two boys are both in love with her and
when she returns, they compete for her affections unaware their lives
are being controlled by the two Lords of the Underworlds, who have set a
wager on the outcome of their love triangle. La Muerta is the mistress
of the beautiful and vibrant Land of The Remembered, whilst Xibalba is
the discontented ruler of the Land of The Forgotten. The characters were
portrayed as wooden puppet style people, yet when they entered the Land
of The Remembered they became exquisitely carved skeletons. The
animation was amazing. Apart from all the characters in in three lands I
found myself avidly watching the backgrounds. The colours were so
vibrant and the details were so beautifully worked. This film was set
around the Mexican Day of The Dead and the whole feel of it came across
as one glorious fiesta. Another animation triumph and a spectacular
musical score to match.
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